Born Name:  Augustine Dickson

Born Date:  October 7, 1913

Born Place:  New Orleans, Louisiana

Died Date:  November 10, 2004

Died Place:  Detroit, Michigan

Occupations:  Singer, actress, comedian

Brief Biography:  Tina Dixon flourished in the mid-20th century. She is perhaps most famous for her early association with the song "E-Bob-O-Le-Bob," which she was performing as early as 1942, long before it became a hit for other artists.

Early Life and Career:
She began her singing career at age 18 at Detroit's Club Ballyhoo.
Swing Era: She was discovered in 1942 by swing bandleader Jimmie Lunceford and became a featured vocalist in his orchestra for three years.
Performances: Dixon performed at prestigious venues such as the Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Cafe Zanzibar in New York.

Music and "E-Bob-O-Le-Bob":
Songwriting Controversy: Though Helen Humes had a major hit with a version titled "Be-Baba-Leba," Dixon was the original copyright holder and had been performing the song years prior.
Recordings: She recorded for several notable labels in the 1940s, including Excelsior, Aladdin, and King Records.
USO Work: During World War II, she performed for the U.S. Armed Forces at various military camps.

Later Career: "Auntie" Tina Dixon:
Comedy: By the 1970s, she transitioned into comedy, releasing "x-rated" party albums such as Take It Out Of This! and Calling All Freaks under the name Auntie Tina Dixon.
Television & Film: She appeared on the popular sitcom Sanford & Son in 1975 alongside her friend Redd Foxx and had a role in the 1977 film Big Time.